How to unlock Samsung Galaxy S3

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is a high-end smartphone which is also the successor to the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S2.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes loaded with innovative features at a competitive price. One of the most striking features of the Galaxy S3 is the 4.8” super AMOLED screen, boasting a 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. This superior resolution of the screen provides a vibrant blend of rich colors for ultimate viewing experience.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 sports a chic design and is quite light weight to hold. The power buttons of the phone can be found on the right side while the volume controls are placed on the left. On the top part of this phone, you can find the 3.5mm headphone jack. The 8 mega pixel auto focus camera is situated comfortably at the back portion of the phone.

This camera is designed for 1080p High Definition video recording. Equipped with an LED flash, the S3’s camera comes with several other unique features. The best shot capture is one of the most striking features of the phone’s camera.

Using this feature, you can easily take twenty photos uninterruptedly. Also, it has a best photo feature which suggests the best photo captured among different shots. For video calling, the Galaxy S3 is armed with a 1.9 megapixels front facing camera.

Sleek interface

The Samsung Galaxy S3 features an easy-to-use interface. If you are using this phone, you might be tempted to unlock the phone to enhance its usability. If you have decided to unlock the phone, you need to assemble all things required for unlocking. These are – 1) A fully charged phone battery 2) Non-accepted SIM card. 3) Unlocking code.
You can follow the steps mentioned below to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S3.

Step 1

Acquire the IMEI number of your phone by typing *#06# in the phone keypad. Your phone screen will flash the IMEI code. Note down this number as it will be required later for unlocking.

Step 2

You need to contact the network provider and ask him to provide you with the unlock code. In many cases, network providers do not provide the unlocking code unless the user has subscribed for their services for a certain period of time which could be between 6 to 12 months. If your network provider refuses to provide the unlocking code, you can get it from a trusted unlocking website.

Step 3

Now enter a new SIM card in the phone which does not work with the locked phone. Press the Start button of the phone. The screen will prompt you to enter the unlock code. Now key in the unlock code which was supplied from the network provider or the one which you acquired from the unlocking website. Once you enter the code correctly, your Samsung Galaxy S3 will be successfully unlocked.
An important thing to remember before purchasing the unlocking code is to check whether the phone is locked or not. If you realize that your phone was already unlocked after buying the code, the network provider will not issue you the refund amount.